Jean Louis Chave Cote du Rhone Mon Coeur 2014

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Earthy & Spicy
Country of Origin:	France
Wine Region:	Rhône Valley
Appellation:	Cotes Du Rhone
Grape Varietal:	Grenache and Syrah
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$311.40 Per Case ($25.95/btl) Out Of Stock, Expected: Mar, 2016

Tasting Notes

Jean-Louis Chave sources the fruit for this wine from parcels of mature rootstock around Vinsobres and Cairanne, some of the finest vineyards in the Southern Rhône. The wine is true Chave, but in a different register, more like Châteauneuf than Hermitage, and for a fraction of the price. A strong mineral component comes across without effort on this very fine red. A deliciously ripe Syrah / Grenache blend with a wonderful core of dark, berry fruit supported by a framework of ripe tannin with cooling, granitic notes and a sleek, sophisticated texture. It is readily approachable from release.

Critical Praise

90 points - Josh Raynolds writes in International Wine Cellar:
"Youthful purple color. Ripe dark berry and cherry-cola scents are enlivened by a peppery quality and a hint of violet. Round and fleshy on the palate, offering gently sweet blackberry and cassis flavors and a zesty spine of acidity. Finishes long and spicy, with building sweetness, soft tannins and a hint of smokiness."